Evidence-Based Practices and DBHIDS

Over the past several decades, researchers have identified a growing number of practices that are effective in supporting people with behavioral health challenges. These evidence-based and innovative practices are important components of a resilience and recovery-oriented behavioral health system. Therefore, DBHIDS has partnered with researchers, treatment experts and providers to promote the delivery of behavioral health evidence-based practices throughout Philadelphia.

The Evidence-based Practice and Innovation Center (EPIC)

EPIC was established in 2013 to advance system-wide strategies that support the implementation, sustainability and accessibility of behavioral health evidence-based practices in Philadelphia.

Activities of EPIC include:

Providing education and resources

Supporting DBHIDS EBP initiatives

Identifying key strategies for successful community implementation

Aligning fiscal and operational policies to optimize practice impact

For more information, please contact EPIC Director Ronnie Rubin, Ph.D. They can be reached via email at epic_dbhids@phila.gov.